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绕路
ràolù
Description
绕路的意思是不走最近的路，走比较远的路。
The meaning of 绕路 is not taking the shortest path, but a longer one.
前面在修路，所以我们要绕路。
The road ahead is under construction, so we have to 绕路.
Meanings
绕路ràolù
to take a detour; go the long way
这条路不通，我们得绕路走。
This road is blocked; we have to take a detour.
绕路ràolù
a detour; roundabout route
绕路会多花二十分钟。
Taking the detour will add twenty minutes.
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Notes
- Etymology
绕 (to go around) + 路 (road), literally 'go around the road'.
- Nuance
often implies going a longer, less direct way, sometimes to avoid something.
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